Westlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westlake
Stay near popular Westlake attractions
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Our pick of the best Westlake Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Good location. Stay was nice. Rooms clean. Staff super. Hotel is a bit of a maze to find rooms."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Staffs were very friendly and helpful. This Filipino staff did above and beyond as we checked in. She helped us with the top spots to visit nearby, taught us how to navigate in the area, and cautioned us with the unsafe places not to explore in the neighborhood."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great location. Beautiful hotel. Helpful and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location. We were early for check in and although they said there were rooms available, they said they would have to charge us $75 for early check in. For what? The room was already cleaned and available. So the $ was just to line the pockets of the corporation. It would have cost them nothing ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"We’ve stayed here before years ago. The hotel is nice, a little on the older side but it’s well kept. Didn’t have much interaction with staff but what little we did when we checked it was good. Friendly and fast. There are lots of restaurants near by within walking distance. Family friendly."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"restaurant did not have service one day. otherwasi ok"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Westlake
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
